guidance

noun

guid·​ance ˈgī-dᵊn(t)s 

1

: the act or process of guiding

2

a

: the direction provided by a guide

giving expert/moral/spiritual guidance

couldn't have done it without her guidance

b

: advice on vocational or educational problems given to students

a guidance counselor

providing guidance on scholarships

3

: the process of controlling the course of a projectile by a built-in mechanism

problems with the missile's guidance

Synonyms of guidance

• advice

Examples of guidance in a Sentence

I couldn't have done it without her guidance.

We need more guidance on how to handle these unusual cases.

Recent Examples on the Web

The author praises tarot readers, offering guidance on how to use tarot to make significant life choices—and to consider using it instead of consulting a therapist. —Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025

The above information is general guidance based on how standard homeowner's insurance and standard liability policies usually work. —Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025

Remember to stay informed about weather conditions and heed guidance from local authorities for a secure journey. —Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025

His guidance is exquisite, as CBS Miami learned for itself. —Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

guide entry 2 + -ance

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing guidance

• guidance counselor
• inertial guidance
• marriage guidance

Rhymes for guidance

• subsidence

Kids Definition

guidance

noun

guid·​ance ˈgīd-ᵊn(t)s 

1

: the act or process of guiding

2

: advice given to students to help them make educational or personal decisions

3

: the process of controlling the course (as of a missile) by built-in equipment

guidance system